University College Dublin (UCD)

Modern concerns dominate at long-running exhibition which has fuelled Ireland’s development, organiser says

BTYSTE development award winners visit communities and Irish aid projects

He did not relish the spotlight of the hullabaloo of opening nights, and did interviews rarely, but was convivial in the company of friends and much loved by them

As we draw to the end of 2023 we ask researchers from various disciplines about what we can expect next year

We have been repeatedly told that the Fiscal Advisory Council exists to ‘institutionalise’ the memory of the crash but that aim clashes with the politics of managing the economy

Feeder schools data shows how Ireland’s children progress after completing second-level education

Feeder Schools: What factors should you consider before deciding on a school for your child?

Rules can differ across individual colleges when it comes to transferring from one course to another

Some may welcome anything that can make policing easier, but others are likely to be wary of such technology in policy that could intrude on civil liberties

Irish satellite will carry equipment for three experiments as well as helping to fill a space industry skills gap

‘We are about to become a spacefaring nation,’ says UCD researcher

UL scientist wins award for development of crystals for use in medical implants and drug-delivery devices

Two new rules were tested in Belfield this week, and they did not find favour with the UCD coach

Emi Takakura’s second food venture seeks to create nutritious, calorie conscious pizzas with half the fat of conventional versions

Just one-third of children walk or cycle to school

Average cost of a house built by councils in 2022 was under €300,000, Ictu event told

In his painfully honest new book, the distinguished clinical psychologist discusses his own issues with depression and his concerns about the state of mental healthcare today

She was perfectly happy not to be in the limelight and instead to be the woman in the shadows, just outside the camera’s view

Government told rising student-staff ratios threaten education quality in a sector facing a €600m financial shortfall

Underfunding represents ‘single biggest threat’ to higher education, says Prof Orla Feely, as Government pledges to close funding gap

Peer-reviewed research suggests H2 therapy can help combat top 10 ailments listed by the American Centre for Disease Control

No degree? No problem. Growing numbers of companies are looking beyond third-level qualification as a recruitment requirement

‘People can feel overwhelmed by the climate catastrophe but … It’s not tolerable for people to do nothing anymore’

Friends of the Environment report gives Coalition government a ‘moderate progress’ assessment

The possibility of finding affordable accommodation is, in some cases, determining which CAO options students select

How studying abroad for a semester can benefit Irish students: ‘I made friends with international students from all over the world’

From finding out how to use the library to locating the canteen, there’s a lot to take in when you start third level

Leaving Cert scripts were adjusted upwards in recent weeks

Leaving Certificate isn’t the be-all and end-all. Most colleges have alternative admission routes not based solely on an accumulation of CAO points

‘If you’re coming from an outside country and you don’t know anybody, it is so hard,’ one student said

Lecturers say hiring restrictions have led to worse student-staff ratios, reduced access to tutorials and limited access to supports for vulnerable learners

Simon Harris says recruitment of 1,500 staff will lower student-staff ratios in colleges

Cheapest private room in UCD has increased to €7,767 for coming year

Research led by former Young Scientist winner explains why and where diamonds occur - and could lead to future discoveries

Bird strikes are not the only risk that must be managed. More than 340 hares - a protected species - have been killed by planes at Dublin Airport since 1997

Sustainability, digital transformation and fintech among short online courses on offer

Ripple Project created a climate-friendly amenity which includes a haven for wildlife, a tree nursery for local oaks, vegetable beds and a nature-based play area

At a Time of Climate Crisis: Greenhouse gas emissions need to suffer a death by 1,000 cuts to keep legal commitments

Seven Irish universities rose in recent international rankings but such indicators seen as a ‘joke’ by some

Research Lives: Prof Fiona Doohan, professor of plant health at University College Dublin